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  • Updated July 31, 2026 05:07 PM
  • by J Divya
  • The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the tentative IBPS Exam Date 2026 schedule for Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, Specialist Officer (SO) and Regional Rural Bank (RRB) recruitment exams. IBPS conducts these exams every year to fill vacancies in public sector banks and regional rural banks across India. Candidates preparing for a banking career should note down the prelims and mains dates for each exam so they can plan their study schedule accordingly.
  • As per the latest update, the IBPS PO and IBPS SO notifications for 2026 are already out, with prelims exams tentatively scheduled for late August 2026. The article below covers the complete IBPS Exam Schedule 2026, including registration dates, admit card release timelines and expected result dates.
  • Download IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 PDF

IBPS Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

IBPS ExamPrelim Exam DateMains Exam Date
IBPS PO22 & 23 August 20264 October 2026
IBPS SO29 August 20261 November 2026
IBPS Clerk10 & 11 October 202627 December 2026
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO)21 & 22 November 202627 December 2026
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & IIINot applicable (direct mains)27 December 2026
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk)6 & 12 December 202630 January 2027
  • IBPS has announced exam dates for its major recruitment cycles PO, Clerk, SO and RRB (Officer Scale I/II/III and Office Assistant). Exams are conducted in two stages, Preliminary and Main, and candidates can check their specific exam date and reporting time on the official admit card once it is released on ibps.in.

IBPS PO Exam Date 2026

EventDate
IBPS PO Notification 202630 June 2026
Online Application Starts1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply26 July 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letter1st week of August 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET)11–16 August 2026
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card2nd week of August 2026
IBPS PO Prelims Exam22 & 23 August 2026
IBPS PO Prelims ResultSeptember 2026
IBPS PO Mains Admit Card4th week of September 2026
IBPS PO Mains Exam4 October 2026
InterviewNovember/December 2026
Final ResultJanuary 2027
  • The IBPS PO 2026 notification has been released along with the exam dates on ibps.in. The application window has closed, and candidates are now preparing for the prelims exam scheduled for late August 2026, followed by the mains exam in October 2026.

IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026

EventDate
IBPS Clerk Notification 202627 July 2026
Online Application Starts1 August 2026
Last Date to Apply21 August 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call LetterSeptember 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET)September 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card1st week of October 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam10 & 11 October 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims ResultNovember 2026
IBPS Clerk Mains Admit CardDecember 2026
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam27 December 2026
Final Result / Provisional AllotmentJanuary–March 2027
  • Candidates applying for IBPS Clerk CRP CSA XVI, with the application window opening on 1 August 2026, should also note the full exam schedule so they can plan preparation in advance. It is advisable to keep checking the official IBPS website regularly for admit card and other updates.

IBPS SO Exam Date 2026

EventDate
IBPS SO Notification 202630 June 2026
Online Application Starts1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply26 July 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letter2nd week of August 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET)Mid-August 2026
IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card3rd week of August 2026
IBPS SO Prelims Exam29 August 2026
IBPS SO Prelims ResultSeptember 2026
IBPS SO Mains Admit CardOctober 2026
IBPS SO Mains Exam1 November 2026
InterviewNovember/December 2026
Final Result / Provisional AllotmentJanuary 2027
  • IBPS has released the SO exam schedule along with the CRP SPL XVI notification. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for late August 2026, while the Main Examination will be held in November 2026.

Documents Required for IBPS Exam 2026

  • The official notification specifies that candidates must carry certain essential items to the exam centre. Based on the general exam-day requirements listed by IBPS, candidates should keep the following ready:
  • Printed copy of the IBPS Admit Card 2026
  • A valid original Photo ID Proof (as accepted by IBPS)
  • Any additional document mentioned specifically on the admit card
  • For exact, category-specific document requirements, candidates should always refer to the instructions printed on their own admit card, since these can vary slightly by exam and stage.

How to Download IBPS Admit Card 2026

  • Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
  • Click on the relevant admit card link (PO, Clerk, SO or RRB Prelims or Mains).
  • Enter your registration number/roll number and date of birth.
  • Submit the details to view your admit card.
  • Download and take a clear printout for the exam day.
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Important Links for IBPS Exam Date 2026

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IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 PDFDownload the full official exam calendar
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Q1. Is IBPS PO Exam Date 2026 announced?

  • Yes. The IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026, and the Mains exam is scheduled for 4 October 2026.

Q4. What is the IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026?

  • The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026, and the Mains exam is scheduled for 27 December 2026.

Q5. When is the IBPS SO Exam Date 2026?

  • The IBPS SO Prelims exam is scheduled for 29 August 2026, and the Mains exam is scheduled for 1 November 2026.
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